HIT 220 Final Exam Study Guide

1. What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes activation of the EMS system and provides immediate care for life-threatening problems? a. Emergency Medical Dispatcher b. Cardiac Care responder c. EMT d. Emergency Medical Responder 2. Which of the following is a personality trait required of EMTs? a. Ability to lift and carry 125 pounds b. Awareness of problems with color vision c. Ability to dominate the patient d. Control of personal habits 3. In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the following agencies with the development of emergency medical service standards? a. U.S. Department of Transportation b. U.S. Department of the Interior c. U.S. Department of Health Services d. U.S. Department of Homeland Security 4. Who is responsible for on-scene safety of EMS providers? a. Traffic director b. Law enforcement c. All crew members d. Triage officer 5. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the EMT? a. Protect and stabilize the patient b. Communicate with other responders on the scene c. Maintain personal health and safety d. Provide emergency care 6. Upon arrival at the hospital, the EMT advises hospital personnel of the patient’s condition, observations from the scene, treatment rendered, and other pertinent data to assure continuity of care. This process is known as which of the following? a. Transfer of care b. Breach of duty c. Definitive care d. End of tour 7. What BEST describes the level of EMS training that emphasizes use of advanced airway devices and some prehospital medication administration? a. Advanced EMT b. Paramedic c. Emergency Medical Responder d. EMT 8. Centralized coordination or emergency medical access, transportation, and care most refers to which of the following? a. Emergency preparedness plan b. Trauma system c. Resource management d. Central management 9. Which of the following best describes training that supplements the EMT’s original training and that is usually taken in regular intervals? a. Distance education b. EMT training program c. Recertification d. Continuing education 10. Which of the following is a personal trait an EMT should demonstrate? a. Self-starter b. Strong student c. Strong communication d. Good eyesight 11. Which of the following BEST describes a communication system capable of identifying the number and location of the phone from which a caller is calling? a. Data display 911 b. Priority dispatch 911 c. Enhanced 911 d. Advanced 911 12. What BEST defines the evaluation of the patient’s condition in order to provide emergency care? a. Patient access b. Patient assessment c. Medical intervention d. Patient advocacy 13. Which of the following is a physical trait necessary for performing the duties of an EMT? a. Nonjudgmental and fair b. Ability to lift and carry 200 pounds c. Ability to speak clearly d. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations 14. What has the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system been developed to provide? a. Prehospital care b. Prompt emergency response c. Safe emergency transportation d. Trained medical personnel 15. Which of the following is the most common gateway for hospital services for patients who need emergency medical assistance? a. Emergency department b. Emergency medical services system c. Surgical services de